Damp & Mould and Energy Efficiency Advice
Damp & Mould and Energy Efficiency Advice
Please see right hand column under the heading 'other websites' for links to the following -
Damp & Mould in Private Rented Homes – guidance from Shelter
Damp & Mould, understanding and addressing the health risks in the home - GOV.UK guidance
(MEES) Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards
(CSE) Centre for sustainable Energy.
Energy Saving Trust
LEAP – Local Energy Advice Partnership
What LEAP aims to do - We can help with energy switching, free energy saving measures, money advice and check if you’re eligible for insulation, a new appliance or even a new boiler.
Who is eligible - You may be eligible if you have either a low income / receive tax credits, housing benefit, disability related benefit / you have a long term disability or illness.
What they can expect - If eligible, you will be booked to see a qualified advisor for help with cheapest energy tariffs / simple energy saving measures / energy efficient tips / refer for further energy efficiency improvements
- Call 0800 060 7567 or apply online www.applyforleap.org.uk
What other services are available via LEAP? - See the list below of AgilityEco’s other fully funded outreach partnerships supporting vulnerable and fuel poor households which can all be accessed by applying to LEAP.
Warmer Homes – can support households with expensive and inefficient heating systems (such as storage heaters or open fires) to obtain free connection to the Gas grid and first time central heating
My Echo Home – supports fuel poor and vulnerable homes with funding for insulation and heating measures.
Heart (Home Energy Appliance Replacement) – supports households who need a helping hand through the replacement of old inefficient appliances with modern efficient appliances.
Echo (Emergency Central Heating Offer) – provides emergency assistance to qualifying households to repair or replace broken or condemned boilers.
For more information see the leaflets on the right hand side under 'documents' or click on the link below